AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPlant Health Watch: Mindanao sugarcane planters are battling the fast-spreading Red Stem Scale Insect, now confirmed across four provinces and 1,306 hectares, with officials pushing monitoring and containment to protect yields ahead of the November milling season. Food Security & Tech Trials: In Eastern Samar, the Philippines’ Rice Derby 2026 is testing modern rice production methods on 150 hectares with 200+ farmers, aiming to lift yields, cut costs, and help farms adapt to climate stress. Water Infrastructure: India’s Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu & Kashmir is set to move forward in phases, starting construction while land acquisition continues, with plans for power generation and irrigation for nearly 90,000 hectares. Market Stabilization: Bangladesh expects green chilli prices to fall within 2–5 days after green chilli imports begin and import duties are reduced. Climate Extremes: Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district is reeling from torrential monsoon rains, with rivers near danger levels and landslides flooding arecanut plantations and fields. Agritech for Farmers: Bangladesh’s HSTU student built an AI “Crops Doctor” to diagnose crop diseases from uploaded photos and guide treatment. Drought Relief (US): USDA designated five Montana counties as primary drought disaster areas, unlocking emergency loan assistance for eligible farm operators.
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